Trent Lott: “I have found the people out across the country, certainly my State, are astounded when they find out that in fact we do…”

I was accused of being a compromiser or a deal-maker. I didn't know those were dirty words.

I wish to make some opening comments about what happened here and make a plea to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, but particularly my own side of the aisle, that we not object to going to consideration of Amtrak legislation. I…

I again say to Senator Lautenberg, I have enjoyed working with him on transportation issues--from aviation to highways to highway safety and certainly the rail area and most particularly with regard to Amtrak and the national rail…

Quit campaigning, quit having press conferences, sit down at a round table and negotiate a deal.